Christian Camping & Vacationing Ministry Resources
Christian camping ministries, and even vacationing, can bring some different outreach opportunities our way. Click on a tab below to view a list of resources about Christian Camp ministry or for help getting the most out of your vacation travels.
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Camping
Christian Camping Provides Unique Ministry Opportunities
Articles:
- 3 Things You Could Be Missing if you Skip Summer Camp
- 4 Ways to Make Camp a Milestone, Not Just a Mountaintop
- 5 Tips for a Safe & Successful Camp
- Ask God to do Ten Things for Summer Camps
- Campout: A How-To Guide
- Essential Guide to Summer Camp Prep
- Getting the Most Out of Your Camp Experience
- How helpful are teenagers at kids camp?
- How to Plan a Summer Camp
- How to Pull Off a Successful Summer Camp
- Making Sure Everyone Gets to Camp!
- Nine Tips for Beginning a Day Camp
- Processing a Week at Camp
- Should You Create Your Own Camp?
- Summer Camp Ministry: What Do We Do When It's All over?
- Summer Camp Safety Guidelines
- Summer Safety Tips for Kids' Camp
- Ten Tips for Summer Camp Safety
- Thinking about Renting a Camp Facility?
- Tips to Chaperoning Kids Camp
- Youth Camp Checklist
- Youth Group Summer Camps: 3 Reasons They’re Vital
Books:
- Be All You Could Be: ...restoring hope and creating vision for the stunted Christian camp by Earl Taylor
- Blueprints: Biblical Designs for Christian Camping by Dr. Dan Bolin
- Camps, Retreats, Missions, & Service Ideas for Youth Groups by Youth Specialties
- Parent's & Kid's Complete Guide To Summer Camp Fun
- The Christian Camp Leader by Jim Badke
Curriculum for Grades 1-6:
- Around the World Camp
- County Fair Camp
- Kid's ChoiceCamp
- Space Camp
- Spy Camp
- Summer Camp
- Summer Camp 2
- Winter Camp
Misc. Resources for Camping:
Camping Organization:
- Christian Camp and Conference Association - They have an online directory to help you find a camp or conference center anywhere in the United States.
Vacationing
In Our Vacationing Let's Not Take a Vacation from God
Articles:
- 4 Truths to Remember on When Vacationing
- 6 Road Trip Bible Games for Family Vacation Car Time
- 10 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Family Vacation
- Seeing God in What He Made
- Your Best Family Vacation Ever
Books:
- Educational Travel on a Shoestring : Frugal Family Fun and Learning Away from Home
- The Christian Traveler's Companion: The USA and Canada
- The Christian Travel Planner
- Vacations With A Purpose: A Handbook for Your Short-Term Missions Experience - Team Member's Manual
- Vacations with a Purpose: A Planning Handbook for Your Short-Term Missions Team - Leader's Manual
- Vacation Time - for ages 3-7
Misc. Resources for Vacationing:
You might also be interested in:
- Seasonal Ministry Resources for Summer Season
- Sports & Recreational Outreach Ministry Resources
- Vacation Bible School
In whatever we do, even in our leisure time, may we keep God at the center of our lives. May His light always shine through us in whatever setting we find ourselves.